US network The CW has ordered a new series, which will see David Thewlis don the “deerstalker mantle” as Sherlock Holmes, and this time, he has a daughter.
The mystery thriller series ‘Sherlock & Daughter‘ puts Sherlock Holmes (David Thewlis – ‘Fargo’, ‘The Sandman’, ‘Harry Potter’ franchise) out of his comfort zone, mysteriously unable to investigate a sinister case without risking the lives of his closest friends. Enter young American Amelia (Blu Hunt – “The Originals,” “The New Mutants”). After her mother’s mysterious murder, she learns her missing father may be the legendary detective. Despite wildly different backgrounds and attitudes, the pair must work together to solve a global conspiracy, crack her mother’s murder, and find out for sure if she really is Sherlock’s daughter.
Every Sherlock needs a nemesis, and this show is no exception. The lead duo will be joined by international Emmy Award-winning Dougray Scott (‘Batwoman’, ‘Crime’), who plays Moriarty.
This new take on Sherlock is s created, written and executive produced by Brendan Foley, whose previous work includes the 2021 Nordic noir ‘Cold Courage’ for Lionsgate/Britbox, and ‘The Man Who Died’ for streamer Elisa-Viaplay, which was their most successful 2022 series since its launch, and recipient of three nominations for the national TV Awards in its native Finland.
From Starlings Television Distribution, Albion Television and StoryFirst, the series sees James Duff (“The Closer,” “Major Crimes”) serve as showrunner and executive producer. Micah War Dog Wright (“They’re Watching,” “First Nations Comedy Experience”) and Shelly Goldstein (“Cold Courage,” “Laverne & Shirley”) are writers on the series. Karine Martin, Chris Philip, Peter Gerwe, Dominic Barlow and Ivan Dunleavy also serve as executive producers, along with Escapade Media.
This being a show for The CW in the USA, we have no idea if or where it may land in the UK. It really could end up anywhere.
UPDATE: As someone spotted and mentioned in the comments. Apparently ‘Sherlock & Daughter‘ will air on the streaming service Discovery+ in the UK, at some point later in 2024. The series will air on The CW in the USA. If you want to keep track of this or any other show, you can add it via our Never Miss system, and you’ll be notified when it gets a UK premiere date.
